1. Briefly describe the three levels of organization ecologists’ use: population, community, and ecosystem. Give an example of each using a well-known city. 2. Explain why the biosphere is considered closed and patchy. 3. Using the ecosystem of a suburban area, explain how the following abiotic factors influence plant growth […]

The Healthy People program (see the status report on healthy lifestyle habits, Table 1-6) has greatly reduced its goals from the previous targets, especially regarding normal and overweight individuals. For instance, the 2010 goal for the segment of the population at a healthful weight was 60%, while the 2020 goal […]

Suppose that an animal that has a system similar to ABO blood types in humans.  The ABO part is the same. In addition, they have a second independent gene that creates a mimic A protein, with alleles M ( a dominant allele that makes this A- minic protein) and a m […]

The new antibiotic cubicin works by creating a passive transport channel for H+. Obviously this would affect the PMF, but other cell processes may be disrupted as well. How would treatment with cubicin affect flagellar motility and chemotaxis? Would there be a greater effect on the import of aspartate or […]